Somali-Speaking CRW - ADULT FAMILY SUPPORTS & OUTREACH SERVICES
Job No:
AUAFS011224
Location:
Winnipeg
New Directions is a social service agency offering a wide range of resources and services that foster people’s hopes and dreams in their communities.
Adult Family Supports & Outreach Services (AFS) is one of the many services offered by New Directions. AFS provides services for adults living in various settings including the family home, transitional or long-term care facilities. The Community Resource Worker is part of a team responsible for assisting individuals with their personal and day-to-day living needs in their homes and in the community. The role of the Community Resource Worker is to create positive working relationships with those being supported while responding to their unique needs, including physical, intellectual, spiritual and emotional.
Responsibilities Include:
- Remaining patient and calm in stressful situations
- Active and willing to participate in physical activities
- Access to a reliable vehicle to transport to various locations in the community
- Self-motivated to work independently in the community while collaborating with the larger team
- Excellent communication with Case Managers and supervisors
- Grocery shopping
- Budgeting
- Assisting with access to medical care
- Creative problem-solving skills
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent. Preference will be given to candidates with post-secondary education in the area(s) of disability services, addictions, mental health, or other social service-related education
- Experience working with people with intellectual disabilities
- Based on the specific needs of the supported individual and their support plan, the ideal candidate for this position will speak fluently in Somali
- Ability to work 3, 6-hour shifts per week (Monday to Friday days)
- Valid First Aid/CPR
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Training is considered an asset. Willing to obtain if certification is not valid
- Knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorder would be an asset
- Effective problem-solving ability & strong communication skills
- The ability to work independently and as a part of a team
- A valid Class 5 driver’s license with access to a vehicle that can be used for work purposes
- Providing assistance with personal care routines, is a requirement from time to time
The salary range for this part-time 36-hour bi-weekly position is $17.11 - $23.10 per hour, dependent upon education and/or experience. This is a 3-month term position, with the possibility of extension.
The successful candidate will be subject to Criminal Record Check, Adult/Child Abuse Registry and Prior Contact Check and must supply a current driver’s abstract.
This posting will remain open until the vacancy has been filled
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Unfortunately, we cannot accept telephone inquiries.
New Directions is committed to equity and diversity and especially welcomes applications from persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and newcomers to Canada. We strive for a skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we support and contributes to the diversification of ideas.
Accommodations for accessibility purposes are available for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.